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2020
Neurodivergent Symptoms: How to Know If You’re Neurodivergent
Jun18
Featured image by Exceptional Individuals Updated on 27th July 2022. What are the symptoms of neurodivergence in adults? Many neurodivergent individuals experience different emotional and behavioural symptoms, but there are some commonalities such as: Struggling with reading and writing Clumsiness Finding it hard to cope with crowds, bright lights, loud,
2020
Signs of Autism in Adults
Jun15
Autism generally: Autism is a spectrum condition which affects how people interact and communicate with the world. According the statistics in the UK – more than one in every 100 people have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Overt symptoms gradually begin after the age of six months, become established by
2020
Joyner Lucas ADHD Album Review
Jun10
Featured image source Blog post updated on 3rd July 2023 Introduction Joyner Lucas is an American Rapper. He was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and his debut album entitled ‘ADHD’ was released on 27th March 2020. It was no. 10 in the US Billboard 200 album charts and no.
2020
What is Verbal Dyspraxia & Its Symptoms?
Jun08
Featured image by Mike van Schoonderwalt, Pexels.com Blog post updated on 25th July 2022. What is verbal dyspraxia? Verbal dyspraxia, also known as speech dyspraxia or oral dyspraxia, is a type of dyspraxia that can affect a person’s speech. Different terms for it include developmental verbal dyspraxia (DVD), childhood apraxia
2020
Top 11 Tips for Someone with AD(H)D
Apr16
Featured image by Jesper Sehested Pluslexia.com, flickr.com Blog post updated on 25th April 2022 Here are our top 11 tips for living with ADHD including planning and organisation tips; exercise and relaxation tips; and cooking tips. 1) Use physical or digital versions of planners or calendars Image by RDNE Stock
2020
Webcam Anxiety from a Neurodiversity perspective during Covid-19
Apr07
During this uncertain time and the rather hurriedly enforced situation of self-isolation, we have had to rapidly adapt to working and communicating online . This presents new challenges for everyone, but particularly Neurodiverse employees. Awareness for Managers Issues that affect employees with Neurodiversity may include sudden or dramatic change, extra
2020
Tips for Working from home with Autism, ADHD or Dyslexia during COVID
Mar24
1. Choose an absolute time to finish each day. Instead of relying on coworkers, whose packing up and leaving the office reminds you to do the same, set the alarm at the end of the day to indicate the typical workday is coming to an end. Most neurodivergent workers tend
2020
Types of ADHD Medicication & Side Effects
Mar24
Featured image by Anna Shvets, Pexels.com Updated on 17th March 2022 Note: This blog was written by our volunteer April; they are not a doctor. Please consult with a GP to find out more. Introduction While ADHD is an incurable neurological condition, its symptoms can still be treated with different